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Summer was just the warm-up. After a successful launch of its debut pop-up collaboration with Crunchyroll, the global brand fueling anime fandom, experiential retail leader Three Ten Merchandising Services will unveil the next chapter at The LOOP on August 22—introducting new immersive experiences inspired by

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The annual idol showcase event, Idol Summer Escape, was held at Anime Expo 2026 to massive success. The audience was filled with idol fans waving penlights and cheering for every act.

The show started with the host, Sasara Sekine, an idol, actress, model, and emce...

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Hamu Cotton is a Japanese cosplayer and idol based in SoCal. She has a cute and fluffy hamster theme and loves to cosplay during her idol performances. On the second day of Anime Expo 2026, Hamu performed on the AX Crossing stage, delivering an upbeat performance while c...

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An anime adaptation of “Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story” has been confirmed for 2027, featuring Yume Miyamoto as Red Riding Hood and Akira Sekine as Pinocchio in the main cast. Additionally, a teaser visual and...

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Bandai Namco Filmworks hosted their Industry Panel at Anime Expo 2026 this past July. Their mission involves “Planning, producing and marketing of film & video content and related services as well as managing and licensing of the copyrights and literary properties”. The pane...